Description
Creamy Tomato Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish that blends the tanginess of tomatoes with the creaminess of heavy cream and cheese, creating a delightful meal perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (½ pound)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbly hot, about 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce and tomato paste. Stir and bring it to a simmer, about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until thickened to a desired consistency, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add in the cooked pasta and toss well to coat evenly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Can substitute penne pasta with your preferred type of pasta.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Pasta, Italian Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner Recipe